**TRIGGER WARNING** There is a discussion about suicide in this episode. If you need urgent help call Samaritans on 116 123

Positive People Podcast

Amy & Fiona: What not to say to someone with depression

www.1five.one www.instagram.com/1fiveone Emma always dreamed of renovating a home, but she probably didn’t think she would have a project as epic as this one. This week she shares her story of finding a derelict house and doing it up to create her perfect home filled with secret pantry and magnetic walls!

Amy & Emma Meese: Renovating your dream home on a budget

Talking about the super quick productivity hacks that I've learned recently whilst researching for my new book!

Fiona's bitesize productivity hacks

Sara talks through her experience with postal depression and postpartum psychosis, and why her trauma has made her even more passionate about helping others through her work as a counsellor. She also talks about her training with human givens therapy. https://www.onlyhumantherapy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/onlyhumantherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/422186044895560/

Fiona & Sara Fernandes: Postpartum psychosis to psychotherapist

Talking about practical tips, rituals and self care routines can keep us feeling mentally well.

Amy & Fiona: How to you maintain good mental health?

Amy chats to Rachel Burgess about opening her bridal shop in Wales. Rachel talks about living but the sea, enjoying the independent community in Penarth and why she changed from working as a stage manager to becoming a bridal boutique owner. Is self-care essential for business owners? Rachel thinks so!   https://www.rachelburgessbridalboutique.com/  

Amy & Rachel Burgess: The Bridal Boutique Badass!

Fiona and Clara Wilcox of The Balance Collective accidentally talking about purpose drivel (there’s none here I promise!) as well as childcare, commute problems, networking and finding your community online.  

Clara Wilcox: How to make a career work for your lifestyle

Amy and Fi are talking about the symptoms of burnout, who is at risk and how we can avoid it at all costs. Also some mild reminiscing about tool shaped chocolates. Music by Scott Holmes

Amy & Fiona: WTF is burnout?

Amy talks to Rachel Cule about their amazing business called Single Parents Wellbeing and they talk about a law which can help you get information about potentially abusive partners. https://www.singleparentswellbeing.com/ Music by Scott Holmes

Amy & Rachel Cule: The truth about dating as a single parent

This week Fiona talks to Alice Tapper who has taken Instagram by storm with her personal finance account called Go Fund Yourself. Her book by the same name is out on 11th July 2019 Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Fund-Yourself-Money-Century-ebook/dp/B07H99VRRZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_fund_yourself_/ Music by Scott Holmes

Fiona & Go Fund Yourself: Debunking personal finance

Amy talks about her first trip abroad as a single parent and her ideal bucket list for a mindful break. Fiona talks about her love of trees and ducks and talks through the psychological impact of having a change of scenery. https://www.instagram.com/positivepeoplepodcast/ https://twitter.com/posipeoplepod Fiona Thomas Author of Depression in a Digital Age https://amzn.to/2TZcDjR https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Amy Holland Founder of I Can Cards, Single Parents Wellbeing and Warrior Women Events https://icancards.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/icancards/  

Amy & Fiona: Can a holiday really help your mental health?

This week we’re talking about exercise. Are you sick of people telling you to get fit for your mental health? We hear ya! We are talking about how exercise is unique to each person, and try out some yoga and running to explore exactly how it makes us feel. Complete with an out of breath Fi who went a run in the name of research. Amy hits out with some amazing statistics about how exercise can have the same effect as drugs such as morphine.

Ep20 Amy & Fiona: Which exercise is best for mental health?

Christy talks to Amy about her fashion journey from student to full time content creator. Vintage clothing has been handed down to her over the years and she tells us why her grandmother and mother’s style is her absolute fave. http://www.stylerarebit.com/  

Ep19 Christy Llewlyn: Why fashion is more than just clothes

Jo Love talks us though her mental health journey which started in university and came to a head when she became a mum. She talks about postnatal depression, the shame and stigma for parents with mental illness and why she’s so passionate about shedding a light on the topic on social media. She opens up about her chance encounter at her local GP surgery and how she made the decision to take medication after resisting it for many years. https://www.whatiwishihadknown.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lobellaloves_jo/  

Jo Love Minisode

Faith is a blogger and podcaster who has suffered from depression since she was a child. She talks us through her history of alcohol, abusive relationships and how she turned it all around to take control of her life. https://www.radicaltransformationproject.com/  

Faith Mariah Minisode

The Positive People Podcast is a space to explore the notion that overcoming the difficult days can actually have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Hold your positive vibes and take time to acknowledge the bad days too. It might just feel good!

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